Just like there are a thousand (ok, just a slight exaggeration here:)) ways to celebrate a happy occasion, there are a thousand ways to make pasta - seriously! You can go wild with the ingredients you put together in making a pasta sauce. But the best way to be creative as well as enjoy some fresh flavors of a pasta recipe is to try seasonal ingredients and mix them up with traditional favorites … [Read more...]

There are times when you need something rich and comforting, but you also want it to be healthy, filling, easy and quick to make! Sounds impossible - maybe not! This rich and creamy Tuscan Soup make with Marinara sauce and Roasted Red Peppers can be just what you need for a comforting meal. It takes less than 15 minutes to make this soup, thanks to the store-bought ingredients. But you'll not … [Read more...]

Strawberries are flooding the markets these days, and there are many more to come! The Strawberry season has just started, so we can now look forward to more berry-licious desserts, drinks and fruity feasts as the so-called king of berries makes its grand entrance into our kitchens! We herald the Strawberry season with this ultra-gorgeous and delicious Strawberry Cake topped with fluffy pink … [Read more...]

Margaritas are a perfect way to enjoy seasonal fruity flavors with friends and family, with a bit of tequila floating all around, surrounded by chatting, giggles and light banter! Cherries have started appearing in the markets, and the sweet, sour and tart taste of Cherries perfectly compliments the lime juice and Tequila liqueur called for in this red & refreshing Cherry Margarita. Feel free to … [Read more...]

Dal is one thing that is cooked most often in Indian households. It is like a lentil soup or curry, but can have several variations; from Toor Dal to Chana Dal, Mung, Urad or even mixed Panchvati Dal, there is no end to how much you can customize! However, the taste and flavor of the Dal depends on the origin of the recipe, like this Toor Dal cooked in Gujarati style will be different from the … [Read more...]

One of the most interesting things for a chef who loves Indian cooking is the vast array of flavors that it brings to your attention. Being a highly diverse country, and influenced by several other cultures from East and West, Indian cooking has evolved over time to incorporate global ingredients and flavors with traditional cooking styles. This Tandoori (Peshawri) Naan is one such recipe. Breads … [Read more...]

Its easy to sell these moist and delicious Cocoa Brownies to a chocolate-lover like me. But even if you do not have a particular penchant for Chocolate, which, by the way, is hard to believe, you will still fall in love with this amazing recipe. I have tried several recipes for the same, but either they were too chewy, or too moist, like eating molten chocolate, or sometimes they were just not the … [Read more...]

Though Spring here is dotted with rain and chilly evenings, I can't wait for Summer to come along! The lush green mountains and the salty beach air makes it a bit comforting to be shelling out chunks of money to the government and to the Golden state! (yup, tax time!) And this Mini Berry Pavlova seems to be the perfect way to welcome Summer! Nic always makes aesthetically beautiful desserts, and … [Read more...]